Guisborough vs Hartlepool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hartlepool is about 40% cheaper on average. Guisborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guisborough
£212,882
Hartlepool
£151,992
Crime Rate
Guisborough
107.5
Hartlepool
132.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guisborough
100.0%
Hartlepool
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Guisborough
416.2
Hartlepool
473
EPC Rating
Guisborough
70.7
Hartlepool
71.8
Median Income
Guisborough
£26,481
Hartlepool
£27,504
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Hartlepool is £151,992, which is 40% less than Guisborough at £212,882. The most affordable entry point in Guisborough is a flat at £109,646, while in Hartlepool it is a flat at £82,043.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Guisborough (£128,305 vs £83,900).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Guisborough prices grew faster — 22% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 107.5 offences per 1,000 people, Guisborough is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Hartlepool's 132.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Guisborough is violent-crime, while in Hartlepool it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastGuisborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Hartlepool. Guisborough has 6 schools in total, while Hartlepool has 32.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartlepool School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Guisborough | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 32 |
| Primary | 5 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hartlepool offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Guisborough and 97.9% in Hartlepool. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in Guisborough and 93.7% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (473 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hartlepool are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Guisborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Guisborough and £1,159 in Hartlepool. 61.5% of homes in Guisborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,504 in Hartlepool and £26,481 in Guisborough. The median age is 46 in Guisborough and 43.6 in Hartlepool. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Guisborough and 50.5% in Hartlepool. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Guisborough versus 58.2% in Hartlepool.
| Indicator | Guisborough | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,091 | 88,001 |
| Median Age | 46 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,504 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.8% |
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